Sports in Society Unit VI
Sports in Society ( Unit VI )
DUE DATE: FEB 24, 2015
1. Your friend says that sports have sold out to the media and that television has corrupted
sports. She argues that sports have changed over the past 40 years and that the changes are
caused by television. You say that she is jumping to conclusions, and she wants you to explain
your point. Use material from this unit to respond to this argument. Your response should be at
least 200 words in length. You are required to at least use your textbook as
source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;
paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
2. Transnational corporations are using sports as vehicles for global expansion to a greater
degree than ever before. Why do these large corporations see sports and sport sponsorships as
important in their growth? Are they interested only in immediate profits or do they have other
goals as well? If so, what are those goals? Your response should be at least 200 words in
length. You are required to at least use your textbook as source material for your response. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must
have accompanying citations.
3. In the midst of a major economic recession in the U.S., cities and states are obligated to pay
off bonds that were used to build stadiums for men’s professional sport teams. Politicians say
that these subsidies continue to make sense for the overall good of the city and state. Do you
agree or disagree? Explain your reasons. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
You are required to at least use your textbook as source material for your response. All sources
used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
4. Distinguish between the characteristics of the role of sports announcer in television and radio
and sportswriters in newspapers, magazines, and the Internet. Your response should be at least
200 words in length. You are required to at least use your textbook as source material for your
response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted
material must have accompanying citations.
